TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 10: Manager Pavel Chadim #89 (R) of Team Czechia looks on prior to the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Czechia and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 10, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 10: Team Japan fans cheer in the stands prior to the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Czechia and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 10, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 09: Aaron Judge #99 and Bryce Harper #24 of the United States celebrate after Roman Anthony #3 of the United States hits a home run in the third inning against Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and the United States at Daikin Park on March 09, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Fernando Cruz #63 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after pitching against Team Cuba in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 09: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States reacts after a two run home run in the third inning against Team Mexico during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 09, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Pedro Garcia #72 of Team Colombia celebrates after the final out of the 4-3 victory was recorded against Team Panama at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 09: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States looks on before a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game against Team Mexico at Daikin Park on March 09, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 09: Alex Bregman #2 of Team United States fields a ball in the first inning against Team Mexico during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 09, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)